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BRANDON UNIVERSITY
The Bobcats women’s volleyball team gets centre stage at the Healthy Living Centre, hosting the University of Regina Cougars on Friday and Saturday. Both matches start at 7 p.m. The men’s volleyball team gets the weekend off, while both basketball teams will be in Edmonton to face MacEwan University.
The Evans Theatre is showing Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations. Show times are at 7:30 each evening, and admission is $6.
Brandon University music students, faculties and ensembles will take part in the Wheat City Nuit Blanche on Saturday at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba. Performances begin at 5 p.m.
BU music education students are hosting the Da Capo conference on Jan. 20. The one-day professional development conference provides music educators of all levels and a chance to participate in workshops and seminars. Email busmea@brandonu.ca for more information.
Former Humboldt Broncos coach Chris Beaudry will be the keynote speaker for the Mental Health on the Prairies Conference, coming up from April 24 to 26. Visit BrandonU.ca/MHP for more information.
» Rob Henderson
ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UPass cards for students: New students for the 2024-25 academic year can obtain their bus pass by visiting the Students’ Association office in Crossroads of the Victoria Avenue East Campus. Please note that students will need their student ID to be issued a U-Pass. Students may also obtain their U-Pass by visiting the following administrative offices at the North Hill Campus: Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts (MICA) Building – Room: 105 (MICA students only), Pineridge Building attached to the Len Evans Centre – Room: P131 (Trades students). Have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact the ACC Students’ Association at accsa@assiniboine.net, or at 204-441-7756.
In the city for Ag Days? The wildly popular Aggie Alumni Mixer is back. Be sure to set aside some time while at Ag Days to pop by and catch up, as well as learn more about all the exciting happenings with our Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & the Environment. This event takes place on Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Keystone Centre Viewing Lounge. Hope to see you there!
Assiniboine College's Victoria Avenue East campus, where an accelerated Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program will be offered. (File)
Ag Partnership Breakfast: This event will be held on Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Provincial Exhibition Dome Building during MB Ag Days. The college is pleased to host Keystone Agricultural Producers general manager Brenna Mahoney as keynote speaker. Proceeds support awards for students in agricultural-based programs. For more information or to purchase your ticket, please email Allison at foundation@assiniboine.net.
Tickets now on sale: The Parkland Advancement Dinner and Alumni Celebration will take place Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, email alumni@assiniboine.net.
» Shaun Cameron